Jackson, Tennessee, Personal Injury & Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Why hands-free cellphone usage while driving is not risk-free
Many people nowadays have hands-free technology in their car, truck, SUV, etc. The problem with this technology, however, is that it gives drivers a false sense of security. It lets them believe that they can safely talk or text on their cellphones while driving. The...
100 deadliest days should prompt focus on teen driver safety
Teen drivers often become negligent and reckless, and this becomes a big problem during the summer break. In fact, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, which largely coincides with summer break, is called the "100 deadliest days." Parents in Tennessee should...
Pedestrian deaths rise 60% from 2009 to 2019
Tennessee residents who like to take a walk should be aware that the number of pedestrian accidents, and specifically the number of pedestrians who die, is going up. Pedestrian fatalities had been declining between 1988 and 2009, but now they have seen an unusual...
Older, larger companies survive longer when they neglect safety
Tennessee residents who work for a large and well-established company may have some cause to fear that their safety is being neglected. The fact is that most businesses cannot adequately balance safety concerns with the concern for making a profit. Yet the older and...
Brain injuries occur more often on the road than in sports
Many people connect concussions and more serious brain injuries with sports-related incidents. However, a traumatic brain injury is more common as the result of a vehicle crash than it is from an illegal hit on the football field. Understanding a traumatic brain...
OSHA unable to investigate injuries or deaths at small farms
Tennessee residents should know that farming is among the most dangerous occupations. Sadly, OSHA oversight does not extend to small farms with fewer than 10 employees. This goes back to the appropriations bill that was passed in 1976, to which Congress added a rider...
What to do when accident-related pain is delayed
Auto accident victims in Tennessee may not become aware of certain injuries they incurred until days or weeks after the event. This is why it's important to know what sort of conditions can be delayed and what their symptoms will be. First, victims may experience...
Watch for common signs of hearing loss
Hearing loss may not be something you think of as an on-the-job injury, but it is quite common. Since this is the type of injury that often happens over time, it is essential that you are aware of the signs that you may be losing your hearing. This will allow you to...
BLS: older workers more liable to be killed on the job
Partly because of the aging population and the increased number of older people among the labor force, older workers are becoming more liable to fatal injuries on the job than workers overall. Employees in Tennessee should know that the Bureau of Labor Statistics made...
Truckers more likely to crash if they drink coffee excessively
Many truck accidents occur in Tennessee, leaving the victims in the passenger vehicles coping with catastrophic injuries and sometimes psychological trauma. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are the fault of the truck drivers with some driving drunk, some...
